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**Summary:**

Eastern Kentucky is bracing for a wet and stormy end to the week, with scattered storms Thursday, followed by widespread storms on Friday, especially in the morning. Rainfall could reach up to 1.5 inches in some areas. The weekend will see improving weather, with sunshine on Saturday, though scattered showers are possible in the afternoons. A dry period is expected Monday through Wednesday, accompanied by a warming trend with temperatures reaching the mid-80s by Tuesday.

**News Article:**

**Storms to Soak Eastern Kentucky Before Sunny Skies Arrive**

**HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) –** Eastern Kentucky residents should prepare for a wet end to the workweek as scattered showers and storms move through the region.

Thursday will see scattered storms, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s. Overnight, the chance of storms remains as temperatures dip into the upper 50s and low 60s.

The real soaking begins on Friday. Forecasters are predicting multiple rounds of rain and widespread storms, particularly during the morning hours. Some areas could receive up to 1.5 inches of rainfall.

Relief is in sight for the weekend. While Saturday will bring mostly sunny skies, there’s still a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon, a pattern that could repeat on Sunday. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s and low 70s on Friday, warming up to the mid-70s over the weekend.

However, a high-pressure system is expected to move into the area on Monday, bringing mostly sunny skies and dry conditions that are anticipated to last through Wednesday. This will also bring a warming trend, with temperatures rising to the upper 70s and low 80s on Monday, and potentially reaching the mid-80s by Tuesday.

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